Being over optimistic is <br />As dangerous and detrimental <br />As being over pessimistic <br />Both distort the reality <br />Grounded on earth one must assess <br />The words and situation presented <br />To mind whose eyes set upon sky <br />An inspirational speech encourages to fly <br />But doesn't arrange wings for a heart set to glide <br />In pessimism a burnt forest looks like all is lost <br />Yet regardless of all destruction <br />Tender new growth charms us most <br />One who follows his words with deeds <br />Has pleasure in each step indeed <br />And no place for broken dreams.<br /><br />Savita Tyagi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-support-of-balance/